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Boy Names That End with L

  1. Castiel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my cover is God"

    • Description:

      Castiel, which vaulted into the Top 1000 on the wings of the angel hero of the television show Supernatural, is the name of the Angel of the day Thursday. It may also derive some appeal from the newly-fashionable "Cas" syllable, as in Cassian and Cassius.
  2. Hazel

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "the hazelnut tree"

    • Description:

      The charming vintage nature and color name Hazel has become popular for girls, but more than 30 baby boys were named Hazel in the US in a recent year. In fact, it's not a new thing for boys to be called Hazel. It ranked in the US Top 1000 from the late 1800s to the 1930s, peaking in 1891 when it briefly entered the Top 500, and again in 1920 when it was given to nearly 80 boys.
  3. Ciel

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "sky"

    • Description:

      Heavenly French word name used for both sexes.
  4. Eliel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my God is God"

    • Description:

      This Old Testament name fits in with a number of contemporary trends: boys names ending in -el, unusual Biblical choices, names with international flair, Eli- names, and softer sounding choices for boys.
  5. Lemuel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "devoted to God"

    • Description:

      Lemuel is a neglected Old Testament name, with the friendly nickname Lem, that we're surprised hasn't been picked up on by parents who have known too many Samuels.
  6. Miguel

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Portuguese variation of Michael, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Who is like God"

    • Description:

      Mike Tyson put a twist on his own name by naming a son Miguel. It's the first name of Cervantes, the great Spanish novelist and poet who wrote Don Quixote.
  7. Cashel

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "castle, stone fort"

    • Description:

      Cashel is one of the many appealing Irish names that have not yet emigrated to the US. Cashel was chosen by actor Daniel Day-Lewis and his writer-director wife Rebecca Miller for their son.
  8. Haziel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is seeing; beheld by God"

    • Description:

      An alternative form of Hazael, a King in the Old Testament, or a diminutive of Jahaziel, a Levite prophet, this quietly used Biblical name shares sounds with rising choices such as Azrael, Aziel, and Jaziel. There's also a hint of the vintage and nature-inspired Hazel, which may appeal to those who enjoy softer feeling names for boys.
  9. Drexel

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "to turn"

    • Description:

      Drexel is an occupational surname but the original meaning of what a person who "turned" for a living actually did is unclear: It may mean turning the soil or making hay or spinning cloth or creating decorative objects. With the rise of the similar-sounding Dexter, Drexel might catch on.
  10. Romel

    • Description:

      Romel is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. It's often considered a variant of Romell or Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome, suggesting meanings related to "from Rome" or "Roman." In some cultures, it may be a variation of Romell or Romello. The name has a strong, distinguished sound while remaining relatively uncommon in most Western countries. Romel has some usage in Hispanic and Filipino communities. Its similarity to the name of the historical figure Field Marshal Erwin Rommel sometimes creates an association, though spelled differently. With its strong consonants and clean pronunciation, Romel offers a distinctive yet accessible option for parents seeking a name with subtle international flair.

  11. Reuel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "friend of God"

    • Description:

      This soft-yet-sturdy Biblical name belonged to Moses’ father-in-law (also called Jethro) and was the second middle name of J.R.R. Tolkien.
  12. Raul

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Ralph

    • Meaning:

      "wolf counsel"

    • Description:

      Raul and French brother Raoul are much more appealing than flat-footed daddy Ralph. Puerto Rican actor Raul Julia, who starred in the Addams Family movies, brought fame to the name before his death in 1994.
  13. Randall

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "shield-wolf"

    • Description:

      Medieval name without much of a future.
  14. Darnell

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "the hidden spot"

    • Description:

      Like so many names starting with Dar- (e.g. Darcy, Darius, and Darbey) this name feels so suave and aristocratic. British musician Darnell Bristol went by nickname Dee.
  15. Cathal

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "battle rule"

    • Description:

      The name of an ancient Irish saint is in the contemporary Irish Top 50. While it's one of the rare Irish names for boys that hasn't immigrated to the U.S., it may follow brothers Aidan and Declan to our shores. The t is not pronounced.
  16. Nigel

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "dark, black-haired"

    • Description:

      A name that Yanks might see as overly British, but combined with the right surname, it does have a measure of Sherlock Holmesian dash via Nigel Bruce, who played the original Dr. Watson to Basil Rathbone's Sherlock Holmes.
  17. Raphaël

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God has healed"

    • Description:

      French spelling of Raphael, and one of the most popular names in France currently, along with equally angelic Gabriel.
  18. Jubal

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "ram's horn"

    • Description:

      This unusual name might be a possibility for musical families: Jubal was credited in Genesis with the invention of the lyre, flute, harp, and organ. It also has a jubilant feel through its sound and meaning, and has had some southern popularity via Confederate general Jubal Anderson Early. George Eliot wrote a poem called The Legend of Jubal.
  19. Haskell

    • Origin:

      English from Norse, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God's helmet; God strengthens"

    • Description:

      Haskell has two separate forms of origin, the first being from the Ancient Norse given name Ásketill. The Normans converted Ásketill to Aschetil, then the English transformed Aschetil into Haskell, which was originally only used as a surname. Haskell is also considered a variant of Haskel, a Yiddish given name derived from Ezekiel.
  20. Al

    • Description:

      Al is a masculine name that primarily functions as a shortened form of names beginning with 'Al,' such as Albert (meaning 'noble and bright'), Alfred ('wise counselor'), Alexander ('defender of the people'), or Alvin ('noble friend'). With its single syllable and straightforward pronunciation, Al projects a friendly, approachable quality that has made it enduringly popular as a nickname throughout the 20th century. The name peaked in popularity during the mid-1900s and carries associations with a generation of reliable, hardworking men. Al's simplicity gives it a timeless quality, though in recent decades it has become less common as a standalone given name, with parents more likely to use it as a familiar nickname for longer Al- names.